High School: Played four years under
coach Chad Williams at Grossmont High ... Played the hot corner for
the Foothillers ... Hit .360 with a .504 on-base percentage as a
senior, landing All-League honors ... Went 4-4 with two home runs
and two doubles against Georgia ... Won league titles in 2011 and
2013, and reached the CIF Championship in 2013 ... Was an Area Code
selection for his achievements ... Maintained a 3.0 GPA every year
... Also competed in basketball, making All-League in both 2011 and
2012.

Personal: Born on Sep. 28, 1994 in San Diego,
Calif. ... Aspires to play baseball professionally ... Parents are
Craig and Donnie Rustich ... Has two older siblings, Brant and J.D.
... Roots for the Chargers and Padres ... Billy Madison
and For Love of the Game are his favorite movies ... Lists
The Art of Hitting as his favorite book ... Listens to
UCSB alum Jack Johnson and Blink-182 ... Plays the guitar in his
free time ... Calls Breaking Bad his favorite TV show ...
Chargers safety Eric Weddle and Rays third baseman Evan Longoria
are his favorite athletes .... Was also recruited by San Diego,
Texas Tech, CSUN, and Fresno State.